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  • Question
    How can I get rid of scuff marks?
    Marc Sigal
    Shoe Care Specialist
    Marc Sigal is a Shoe Care Specialist based in Los Angeles. Marc has over 19 years of experience working in the world of e-commerce, with extensive experience with the care of luxury goods. He is currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Blutag, an e-commerce platform helping consumers find products. Prior to Blutag, he founded ButlerBox, a dry cleaning and shoe care service based in Los Angeles, California. ButlerBox reinvented amenity services by placing custom-designed, wrinkle-resistant lockers in luxury apartment buildings, class A office buildings, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. The company got acquired by Rinse.com in 2021. Marc has a BA in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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    Expert Answer
    Any of type of Magic Eraser product tends to help scuff marks come out. Simply get it wet and then focus on the scuff mark. Another trick is using a number two pencil eraser, if you have one of those handy.
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    Can I throw my sneakers in the dryer?
    Marc Sigal
    Shoe Care Specialist
    Marc Sigal is a Shoe Care Specialist based in Los Angeles. Marc has over 19 years of experience working in the world of e-commerce, with extensive experience with the care of luxury goods. He is currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Blutag, an e-commerce platform helping consumers find products. Prior to Blutag, he founded ButlerBox, a dry cleaning and shoe care service based in Los Angeles, California. ButlerBox reinvented amenity services by placing custom-designed, wrinkle-resistant lockers in luxury apartment buildings, class A office buildings, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. The company got acquired by Rinse.com in 2021. Marc has a BA in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
    Shoe Care Specialist
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    Some shoes may get damaged in the dryer. Let them air dry in a dry, well-ventilated area.
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    What household items can you use to clean sneakers?
    Marc Sigal
    Shoe Care Specialist
    Marc Sigal is a Shoe Care Specialist based in Los Angeles. Marc has over 19 years of experience working in the world of e-commerce, with extensive experience with the care of luxury goods. He is currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships at Blutag, an e-commerce platform helping consumers find products. Prior to Blutag, he founded ButlerBox, a dry cleaning and shoe care service based in Los Angeles, California. ButlerBox reinvented amenity services by placing custom-designed, wrinkle-resistant lockers in luxury apartment buildings, class A office buildings, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. The company got acquired by Rinse.com in 2021. Marc has a BA in Global and International Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
    Shoe Care Specialist
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    If your shoes are muddy or there are some stains on them, you can wash them in a mild detergent. When cleaning, any sort of soft bristle brush or toothbrush works very well.
  • Question
    I have Nike tanjun white. How do I clean the colored stains?
    Community Answer
    Use bleach mixed with water, and scrub them with a towel; or put them in the washing machine on cold in a washing bag or pillowcase tied up.
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    Can I wash shoes in a washing machine?
    Community Answer
    Yes you can, but you will not get them as a clean as if you wash them by hand.
  • Question
    Would it ruin my shoes to dry them next to a radiator heater?
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    I honestly would not recommend drying your shoe on or too close to a radiator heater, it could significantly damage the shoe. Instead, air dry it outside or use a fan. Also, stuffing newspaper in your shoes sucks up moisture.
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    My shoes are wet on the inside from rain. What should I do to dry them?
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    If you can, take out the soles and dry them with a towel. Blow-dry the inside of the shoe.
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    How do I get rid of water spots?
    Community Answer
    Put water and white vinegar in a spray bottle and spray the concoction on the spots.
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    How do I clean white shoelaces?
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    Fill your sink up halfway with water. Take some hand soap and work it into each of the laces. Be thorough; loosen all the dirt you can. Drop the laces into the water and wash away the remaining soap. Wrap a dry rag firmly around one lace. Pull the rag along the length of the lace to dry it, and repeat the process to dry the other lace.
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    How do I clean Nike shoes that have white cloth like material on the back heel area of shoe?
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    Use a toothbrush and a little bit of toothpaste. Scrub it and then submerge it in water. Repeat the process as necessary.
  • Question
    My Nike sneakers have purple stains that will not come out of them. How do I remove the stain?
    Community Answer
    Try using a nonbleach spray such as OxiClean.
  • Question
    Is there something I can put on the white sole to prevent it from getting very dirty?
    Community Answer
    You can buy stain and water repellent from Finish Line, Adidas and other shoe stores.
  • Question
    If I'm drying my shoes, should the dryer be on hot or cool?
    Community Answer
    You should use the hot setting on your dryer to dry your shoes.
  • Question
    How do I clean pink shoelaces?
    Community Answer
    Dunk the shoelaces in water with soap and then scrub gently at them with a toothbrush. To dry the shoelaces, wipe them with a towel and air dry or hang them in front of a fan.
  • Question
    Will baby wipes clean my Nike sneakers if the dirt is a few days old?
    Community Answer
    Yes, they will. I tried this a couple of days ago and my shoes look brand new. I've had success using toothpaste as well.
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    Should I use hot or cold water to clean Nike sneakers?
    Community Answer
    It really depends on the material. If the material of the shoe is leather or any non-fabric, use warm water. If the material of the shoe is flynet, fabric or mesh, use room-temperature to cold water.
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    Can I put my Nike shoes in a pillowcase and wash them that way?
    Community Answer
    Yes you can do that but you must wash that alone, there mustn't be anything else in the washing machine at the same time unless it's a towel for padding.
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